Act 5, Chapter 23 Summary

On Dec. 2, Vernon is sentenced to death, but believes the new fast-track appeals process will clear him by March. Taylor is on TV, detailing his final day. She has appeared lately on Today, Letterman, and Penthouse. Vernon distracts himself with a set of clacking metal balls and an art project he keeps hidden. Vaine lends him a baby TV. Changing channels, Vernon sees Abdini say Lally is a liar, hidden facts have not come out, and the second gun is missing. Flicking again, Vernon sees Lally sell a reporter on broadcasting final hours and executions, with the revenues flowing to the State. Until recently, executions have been public, and the web can return that. The next step toward true democracy is allowing people to vote on who will be executed next. Fast-track guarantees a large pool of candidates, who are costly...